Di Majo Norante Don Luigi Riserva vs San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Di Majo Norante Don Luigi Riserva
€27
Tale of the taste
Di Majo Norante Don Luigi Riserva
San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot
Body
9 vs 9 · same
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 5 · same
Fruit
5 vs 8 · +3 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Aglianico in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 33% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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